Home Networking Annoyances

Book Description

The beauty of a home network is that it can make life so easy--what
could be better than sharing an Internet connection so that
everyone can be online at the same time? With home networking you
can move files from one computer to another, share resources, print
to a single printer or multiple printers from any computer in the
house, and IM the kids when they're holed up in their rooms. And
the downside? Anyone who's ever had to troubleshoot a network
glitch doesn't need to ask that question. The simple words, "Why
can't I print? Why can't I get to the Internet? Why does my
computer say 'Access Denied' today, when it worked fine yesterday?"
are enough to send the home network administrator running for
cover. And the concept of "network security" can keep the soundest
sleeper tossing and turning all night. Currently, more than 8
million homes in the US have installed a network of some kind, and
within five years, that number is expected to jump to 37 million.
This speaks to the availability of easy-to-install home networking
products. Unfortunately, there's also a glut of potential headaches
that can occur after installation (and during, sometimes) with no
warning label on the box saying, "This product sure to cause
annoyances." But help is here. Home Networking Annoyances
will ease the headaches and annoyances of anyone who runs a home
network. This book tackles all the common annoyances associated
with running your network--whether it's wired or wireless, or a
combination thereof. Its friendly, off-the-cuff approach will put
you in a position of power over those home networking glitches,
including file sharing, printing, cabling, security, and much more.
You'll find dozens of on-target tips, workarounds, and fixes that
will help you improve your home networking experience in every way
possible. Whether you're a mainstream business user or a home user
with newly installed network hardware, you've probably had your
patience tested by frustrating network maintenance issues. Take a
stand against annoyances now: just as the bestselling PC
Annoyances brought peace and happiness to PC users everywhere,
Home Networking Annoyances is your ticket to serenity.